Hi, my name is Alonzo Diómir Lima Umbelina Neto. I’m a 15-year-old boy, I was born in Portugal, but I live in São Tomé with my parents and my siblings. At the moment, I attend Escola Portuguesa de São Tomé e Príncipe. I like doing many things like playing basketball, but I prefer to sit and use my computer. I spend a lot of time on it. What appeals to me most in robotics is the fact that we can make our lives easier by building robots.

My name is Deolize Neto, an 11th grade student at the Portuguese School in São Tomé and Príncipe. In my free time I like reading, playing either chess or Sudoku, practicing physical activities such as basketball, and spending the time with my friends and family. When it comes to the matter at hand (robotics), I find all the related mechanisms, construction parts, each one with its own specific functions, very appealing and also the futuristic feeling that comes with it.

My name is Carla Patrícia Rita Barreto, I’m 17 years old and I’m from São Tomé. I study at the Portuguese School of São Tomé and Príncipe (EPSTP). I belong to the science and technologies area, so I have a strong inclination for technology/robotics and construction related areas, that involve creativity and stimulating processes. I consider myself a creative person, with great adaptability; I’m competitive, collaborative, communicative and empathic. I like to read, create, write and draw. Robotics to me is more than an educational part of technology, it’s an intriguing and incredible door to a universe of new concessions, creations and much more; the whole process is a source of great fascination for me. The ability of humans to create intelligence through mechanisms, circuits, interconnections is simply mind-blowing and impressive. I believe that robotics is a step towards a new stage of human evolution, being remarkable that it is increasingly present in our lives, making them easier and more pleasant and, just because of that, it arouses great interest in me.

My name is Ísis Sophia Afonso D´Assunção Sequeira Bragança Wilson Bragança. I’m 16 years old and was born in Conceição, São Tomé e Príncipe. I am the eldest of three siblings and daughter of Edmilza and Wilson Bragança. I attended the 11th year in the academic year 2020/2021, in the area of ​​Science and Technology. I consider myself a studious person, as studying consumes about three quarters of my daily time. Still in the school environment, I also attend SATA. I like listening to music, drawing, studying Geometry, riding a bike, being with friends, tidying up, cooking. I like robotics because I’ve always found designing and building robots something very interesting. I think this whole process of building something as magnificent as this type of automaton is something really fascinating. As a person who likes technology, but never had the opportunity to deepen this curiosity, I see this project as an opportunity.

My name is Paulo Jorge Vaz do Espírito Santo, I’m sixteen years old and I’m from Sao Tome and Principe. I study at Escola Portuguesa de São Tomé e Príncipe CELP, and I belong to Technologies and Sciences area. I am a calm, patient person, a little introverted, and I’m always ready to learn. I like practicing sports like basketball and soccer, and I like working in group. I signed up for this project because I think it will be an interesting experience, and it is because I want to know more about it.

My name is Tiago Filipe Barros Costa Almeida, I’m 17 years old and I am a high school student in the area of ​​Science and Technology at the Escola Portuguesa de São Tomé e Príncipe (Portuguese School of São Tomé and Príncipe). I’m a creative, imaginative person with a good team spirit. I like the idea of ​​creating something new as well as the spirit of competitiveness. I am passionate about computer science, programming and robotics which is why I decided to participate in the FIRST Global Challenge.

I am Sandro José Pires Bandeira, the son of Filipe Bandeira and Maria Pires. I am 15 years old, I was born in São Tomé and Príncipe. I did basic education at Dona Maria de Jesus school and from then on at Escola Portuguesa de São Tomé e Príncipe (11º CT nº18). To talk about my qualities, I speak of myself as a nice guy, funny, creative, tolerant, sincere, flexible, calm, good listener, loyal, confident and with a good sense of humour. Regarding my faults, I’m a little selfish, opportunistic, possessive and I don’t like to lose. I like to play basketball, eat, use the computer for different things, study Descriptive Geometry and Philosophy, be with my friends, sleep and talk with my parents. I would like to participate in the school’s robotics project because I like things related to computing, I would like to understand what the base of a robot is and learn a bit of programming, besides my interest in the area, I would also like to have something interesting to do on vacation.

My name is Wynher Amado Vaz Andrade, I am 17 years old and I am from Sao Tome and Principe. I study at Escola Portuguesa de São Tomé e Principe. I am a member of the science and technology area. I’ve always liked the future and what is the future if not technology? I consider myself an imaginative person, who can adapt to adversity. I like to read comics, I like to play basketball, futsal/football and I’ve a competitive spirit. Robotics for me is a revolutionary field because it will improve our lives, it has a particularly important role in several areas, and because it’s a field that arouses a lot of interest in me, I participate in the FIRST Global Challenge.

A passionate computer teacher since 2000, Carla Menino is currently teaching at the Portuguese School of São Tomé and Príncipe. In addition to teaching in primary and secondary education, she also has experience in teacher training. A few years ago she began to be interested in the areas of robotics and programming, having conceived and implemented several projects with students starting in the 1st cycle (Primary School). She sees it as a powerful way to integrate STEAM into the curriculum while developing 21st century skills that help students to better prepare for the challenges and uncertainty of the future.